HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/12/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 12, 2009 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Murgatroyd, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance
were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City
Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Director Construction
Neighborhood Services Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Finance Director Black,
Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, City Engineer Cieslica.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input Session
provided by Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. City Council Minutes:
September 21,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
September.28,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
B. List of Bills:
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 196.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 8.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 15.00
ARAMARK 934.18
AT&T 26.95
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 76.23
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 5,294.00
BANKCARD SERVICES 231.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,292.95
BECECHE, CAESAR 60.58
BRENNAN, DAN 910.00
BUCK BROS INC 97.33
BUENZLI INC, JAMES J 350.00
BUSS FORD SALES 531.08
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 348.22
CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 87.39
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 1,590.00
COMCAST CABLE 74.90
COMED 25,004.96
COX, LAURA 14.85
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 48.84
CUSHING TECHNOLOGIES INC 5,575.00
DEBOLT, JUSTIN 48.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 198.00
DOHERTY, KIM 94.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 38.00
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 250.00
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE./JIM'S MU 46.00
FORE GOLF LLC 200.00
FOXCROET MEADOWS INC 458.80
GREAT LAKES FIRE 6 SAFET 49.95
GREEN PEARL 30.00
HEADLEY, JEAN 157.20
`!� HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN L 235.75
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HORIBA JOBIN YVON INC 549.19
ILLINOIS AUDIO PRODUCTIO 135.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 74.97
KRRAMAGIANIS, WENDY 37.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 386.10
KLEAN, TRACY 10.81
KRANZ, ANNE 81.44
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 67.56
LEXISNEXIS 112.50
LORCH, NANCY 107.56
MAYFAIR CARPETS 6 FURNIT 300.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 46.59
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 2,646.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 3,570.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 198.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 198.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 34.00
MIDWEST METER INC 2,359.87
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 64.50
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 197.07
PECHOUS, ROGER 202.39
PETROLIANCE LLC 11,520.42
PETTIBONE 6 CO, P F 330.00
PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO 124.65
QUICK, KATHLEEN 159.28
SEC GROUP INC 1,820.00
SEXTON, E.RIC M 16.00
SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA 140.90
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 384.16
STATE FIRE MARSHAL 100.00
SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL SC 152.95
SYNEK, JENNIFER 12.71
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 245.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 236.71
USA BLUEBOOK 165.85 i
WOJCIK, DENISE 30.00
GRAND TOTALS 78,210.34
FUND TOTALS .
GENERAL FUND 49,292.79
ANNEXATION FUND 6,612.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,360.70
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,286.90
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,657.95
TOTALS 78,210.34
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING BUDDYZ RIVERWALK D/B/A A CHICAGO PIZZERIA
LOCATED AT 1138 N GREEN STREET:
A. CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE:
B. ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES FROM 26 TO 27
City Administrator Maxeiner stated a request has been submitted by BuddyZ Riverwalk
d/b/a A Chicago Pizzeria, located at 1138 North Green Street for a Class A liquor license.
Granting the license would require the approval of an ordinance increasing the number of Class
A licenses from 26 to 27. City Administrator Maxeiner noted should Council approve the liquor -�
license, it should be conditioned upon the granting of a conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant.
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City Administrator Maxeiner noted Mayor Low has met with Mr. Joseph Scarnato,
President of BuddyZ Riverwalk. All appropriate paperwork and fees have been submitted and
Mr. Scarnato has been fingerprinted. Mayor Low recommends approval of the Class A Liquor
License pending approval of a conditional use permit allowing the sale and service of alcoholic
beverages In conjunction with a restaurant, as well as the completion of state-mandated
conditions: satisfactory fingerprint report; all employees becoming BASSET certified.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi,to:
1. Accept Mayor Low's recommendation to approve the issuance of a Class A Liquor
License for BuddyZ Riverwalk d/b/a A Chicago Pizzeria, located at 1138 North Green
Street; and
2. Approve an ordinance increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from 26 to 27;
Pending the following:
1. granting of a conditional use permit to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages
in conjunction with a restaurant;
2. satisfactory completion of all state requirements;
3. satisfactory fingerprint report;
4. all employees involved in the sale and/or service of alcohol obtaining BASSET
certification.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING FSJ ENTERPRISES INC D/B/A LIQUORS AND WINES
LOCATED AT 520 S ROUTE 31:
A. CLASS F1 LIQUOR LICENSE:
B. ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS F1 LIQUOR LICENSES FROM 3 TO 4.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated a request was submitted by FSJ Enterprises, d/b/a
Liquors &Wine for a Class F1 Liquor License for their business located at 520 South Route 31. In
order to approve the request an ordinance must be approved increasing the number of Class F1
licenses from 3 to 4. Mayor Low has met with Shah Suchit, registered agent for FSJ Enterprises.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated all appropriate paperwork has been submitted and all fees
have been paid. Mr. Suchit has been fingerprinted He noted Mayor Low recommends approval
of the license conditioned upon satisfactory fingerprint results, compliance with all state
requirements, and all employees involved in the sale and/or service of alcohol completing
BASSET training.
Alderman Wimmer inquired as to the status of Bull Valley Liquors located on Charles
Miller Road. City Administrator Maxeiner responded the facility was closed by the State and the
premises could not be occupied for the sale of alcohol for one year(until June 2010).
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Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer,to:
1. Accept Mayor Low's recommendation to approve a Class F1 Liquor License for FSJ
Enterprises d/b/a Liquors and Wines, located at 520 South Route 31; and
2. Approve an ordinance increasing the number of Class F1 Liquor Licenses from 3 to 4;
Subject to the following:
1. Satisfactory completion of all state requirements;
2. Satisfactory fingerprint results;
3. All employees involved in the sale and/or service of alcohol obtaining BASSET
certification.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Wimmer.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION TO DISCONTINUE STAFF AND CONSULTANT PLANNING AND
IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS FOR A DISC GOLF COURSE IN COLD SPRINGS PARK DUE TO
PROJECTED COSTS FOR THE FACILITY
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated on August 3, 2009 Council considered a
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee for a concept plan for the
development of Cold Springs Park into a disc golf course. Since that time, Staff has been able to
more fully grasp the volume of potential users and the parking which would be necessary to
accommodate park usage. Based on information assembled, a range of 250 to 450 persons per
week could be expected to use the park following the establishment of the disc golf course.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the user estimates suggest that parking
cannot be accommodated at the existing DePaul Court lot or, alternatively, at a new lot created
at the end of Ponca Street. As traffic generated resulting from the disc golf course development
would have to be routed through residential areas, neither parking location would be
acceptable. Alternative parking could be sited at the southern end of Hay Street adjacent to
ComEd property; however, this alternative was deemed far too costly. The anticipated cost to
construct parking in this location would exceed$150,000 which makes this project unfeasible at
this time. It is therefore Staffs recommendation to rescind support for the concept plan to
construct a disc golf course in Cold Springs Park due to the limited options available for a
suitable parking area and the costs associated with such a facility.
Alderman Santi stated his appreciation for Staffs efforts on the project. He noted one of
the main concerns on the committee level was the parking issue.
Alderman Glab stated he never thought this venue was appropriate for a disc golf
course.
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Alderman Schaefer expressed his belief that there might be some other uses still to be
considered for Cold Springs Park.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted he was disturbed that bullying tactics were used to
dissuade Council to approve the project. He stated he has no issue regarding the fact that some
parties were not in favor of the project and voiced their opinions. However, there were those
who were over-exuberant in their tactics while expressing their views.
Alderman Condon thanked Alderman Murgatroyd for his comments. She noted she
received many comments that were hurtful and rude. Alderman Condon stated she has always
been open to respectful disagreement.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to rescind
support for the concept plan to construct a disc golf course in Cold Springs Park due to the
limited options available for a suitable parking area and the costs associated with such a facility.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CURTIS COMMERCIAL
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT—1110 NORTH GREEN STREET
Mayor Low stated the Agenda Item regarding the consideration of a second amendment
to the Curtis Commercial Redevelopment of the property located at 1110 North Green Street
has been pulled from consideration at this evening's meeting.
APPROVE 2010 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM
City Administrator Maxeiner stated on August 31, 2009 Council authorized bonding for
up to $3.5 million to finance street improvements throughout the City. After inclusion of
engineering costs an amount of $3.07 million remains for actual construction costs. City
Administrator Maxeiner noted Staff has worked with City Engineer SEC Group to create a list of
33 streets including possible alternates based on condition and cost for the street improvement
program. The alternate street may be added or substituted based upon the bid prices received.
The list submitted for Council consideration this evening was considered and approved by the
Public Works Committee at its September 21, 2009 meeting.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the list of
streets to be included in the 2010 street resurfacing program as recommended by the Public
Works Committee as follows:
Street Name: Boundary Costs
Northside Avenue (Route 120 to Plymouth) $ 26,327.81
�� Ramble Road (Home to North) $ 104,091.87
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Tomlinson Drive (Whiting to Whiting) $ 188,31250
Ojibwa Lane (Matanuska to Curran) $ 229,681.07 ^`
Thornwood Drive (Dartmoor to Waters Edge) $ 109,355.03
Burning Tree Drive (Ridge to Eagle Point) $ 203,512.94
Bennington Lane (Martin to Martin) $ 249,204.36
Bennington Lane 2 (Martin to Tomlinson) $ 16,216.28
High Street (Timothy to Front) $ 87,493.34
Freund Avenue (Church to Maple) $ 55,609.52
Whiting Drive (Tomlinson to Dead End) $ 273,448.04
Park Street (Route 120 to Pearl) $ 60,922.40
Fairway Drive (Green to Dead End) $ 141,475.36
Meadow Lane (Route 120 to Shore) $ 114,081.79
Heritage Drive (Greenbrier to Winding Creek) $ 31,045.14
Victor Drive (Sunset to Parkside) $ 18,078.00
Dale Avenue (High to Young) $ 63,675.18
Pearl Street (Park to Riverside) $ 37,462.40
Anne Street (Front to Green) $ 135,104.84
Greenbrier Dr. (Creekside to Huntington) $ 47,463.24
Silver Glen Road (Burning Tree to Timber Trail) $ 51,342.93
Huntington Drive (Greenbrier to Dartmoor) $ 155,879.31
Prime Parkway (Route 31 to Miller Parkway) $ 188,767.13
Beach Drive (Green to Bonita) $ 42,472.52
Dale Avenue 2 (Anne to High) $ 40,029.15
Golfview Avenue (John to Golfview Terrace) $ 29,035.30
Borden Street (Route 120 to North) $ 19,652.71
Burning Tree Circle (Eagle Point to Eagle Point) $ 234,850.13
Mill Street (Crystal Lake to Dead End) $ 53,799.52 '
Malibu Court (Crystal Lake to Heritage) $ 74,111.93
Total $ 3,082,501.74
Alternate Street Names: Boundary costs
Bretons Drive (Green to Ronda) $ 162,410.41
Church Street (Freund to Grand) $ 18,201.29
Eagle Point (Burning Tree Crl to Dead End) $ 38,734.19
Total $ 219,345.89
Alderman Condon requested clarification regarding the street ranking. City
Administrator Maxeiner responded the list provided included the streets in the worst shape at
the top of the list.
Responding to further inquiry, City Administrator Maxeiner stated the program would
utilize MFT Funds and this would not be part of a continuing street repair program.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee and Staff to approve the following list of streets to be included in the
2010 street resurfacing program:
Street Name: Boundary costs —�
Northside Avenue (Route 120 to Plymouth) $ 26,327.81
Ramble Road (Home to North) $ 104,091.87
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Tomlinson Drive (Whiting to Whiting) $ 188,312.50
Ojibwa Lane (Matanuska to Curran) $ 229,681.07
Thornwood Drive (Dartmoor to Waters Edge) $ 109,355.03
Burning Tree Drive (Ridge to Eagle Point) $ 203,512.94
Bennington Lane (Martin to Martin) $ 249,204.36
Bennington Lane 2 (Martin to Tomlinson) $ 16,216.28
High Street (Timothy to Front) $ 87,493.34
Freund Avenue (Church to Maple) $ 55,609.52
Whiting Drive (Tomlinson to Dead End) $ 273,448.04
Park Street (Route 120 to Pearl) $ 60,922.40
Fairway Drive (Green to Dead End) $ 141,475.36
Meadow Lane (Route 120 to Shore) $ 114,081.79
Heritage Drive (Greenbrier to Winding Creek) $ 31,045.14
Victor Drive (Sunset to Parkside) $ 18,078.00
Dale Avenue (High to Young) $ 63,675.18
Pearl Street (Park to Riverside) $ 37,462.40
Anne Street (Front to Green) $ 135,104.84
Greenbrier Dr. (Creekside to Huntington) $ 47,463.24
Silver Glen Road (Burning Tree to Timber Trail) $ 51,342.93
Huntington Drive (Greenbrier to Dartmoor) $ 155,879.31
Prime Parkway (Route 31 to Miller Parkway) $ 188,767.13
Beach Drive (Green to Bonita) $ 42,472.52
Dale Avenue 2 (Anne to High) $ 40,029.15
Golfview Avenue (John to Golfview Terrace) $ 29,035.30
Borden Street (Route 120 to North) $ 19,652.71
Burning Tree Circle (Eagle Point to Eagle Point) $ 234,850.13
Mill Street (Crystal Lake to Dead End) $ 53,799.52
Malibu Court (Crystal Lake to Heritage) $ 74,111.93
Total $ 3,082,501.74
Alternate Street Names: Boundary Costs
Bretons Drive (Green to Ronda) $ 162,410.41
Church Street (Freund to Grand) $ 18,201.29
Eagle Point (Burning Tree Crl to Dead End) $ 38,734.19
Total $ 219,345.89
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no statement or report from Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Peterson reported a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday,October 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Department Head Reports.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No Future Agenda Items were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer,seconded by Santi,to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting'was adjourne at 7:58 p.m.
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